Phil Wachel, 4207 President and Kevin Girolametta, CUPW Local 628 President at the Welland Picket Line
National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Women Breakfast.
December 6is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The NRLC is holding an event that morning from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and breakfast is being served. The location is Club Capri (36 Cleveland Street in Thorold).
This is a no cost event, but a donation of a personal care product would be appreciated.
Shoeboxes are being filled with these items: https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/niagara
Please email info@cupe4207.org by November 22 if you plan on attending.
Brampton CUPE 831 on strike for a fair deal
They are 1,200 full and part time members working in corporate services, community services, public works and engineering, planning building and economic development, and legislative services. See here for more information from CUPE national about this local’s stuggles and sign up for support.
Our Time Together: A national space for Indigenous, Black, and racialized CUPE members and allies
Our Time Together: A national space for Indigenous, Black, and racialized CUPE members and allies Nov 16th. This is an online event Indigenous, Black, and racialized CUPE members and allies are invited to a national gathering about how we keep building an anti-racist union. Register now and spread the word!
Film Screening: Israelism
A film screening is being hosted by the President’s advisory committee with a virtual Q&Q with co-director Sam Eilertsen. Please register here.
Holocaust EduVoices of Remembrance exhibit & presentation Holocaust Education Week
Nov.4-8 is the annual Holocaust Education Week, and you are invited you to attend an exhibit by Brock students who are descendants of Holocaust survivors in the Library. A highlight of the Holocaust Education Week this year is a special presentation by Georgina Katz, a child of Holocaust survivors, on Tuesday, Nov.5 2:30-4:00 pm in the Rankin Pavilion (RFP 215).
Tickets Available
The union has purchased four tickets to Scorched put on by the drama department at Brock. This timely play is one we think is important and worth members seeing. If you would like tickets, please email here. Please include what show you would like to see and the time. We are working on adding more benefits to CUPE members, please check back soon for more information. Please look up reviews or trigger warnings for the play.
Grad Supplement for Instructors who are FT Students
For every P course taught by a FT Grad Student, a Grad Student Supplement in the amount of $416 should be provided on top of the base rate for the course.
This has been discussed this with HR and they are acknowledging that errors have been made with quite a few folks not receiving the Supplement.
The union is collecting the following information to verify if the member received the Supplement or not:
– the name of FT Grad Students who taught a course
– the name of the course(s) taught
– the term when the course was taught
Members should mention all courses taught between Fall of 2021 and the current term.
The information should be emailed to the Local’s president, Phil Wachel, as soon as possible:
Union Open House
Come get in the Halloween spirit with some prizes and some treats! All members are welcomed to our Union open house on Wednesday October 30th 2024 from 12pm to 4pm. We will hold a free raffle draw and will have drinks and snacks. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Anti- Oppression Training
Members in Good standing are welcome to register for the anti-oppression workshop. Sandy Howe will lead members in a discussion of biases and diversity. October 28th at 1pm. Refreshment and lunch will be served. Please register your attendance on the CUPE calendar or use the QR code below. Please note this event is in-person only.
